The West Virginian city of Huntington has about 46,842 residents. Home to Marshall University, Huntington is a college town that also has a sizable senior population. Residents 65 and older make up 16.5% of the city’s population. Huntington has a robust health care system featuring several hospitals with highly rated specialty programs usually not found in small cities. St. Mary’s Medical Center has award-winning cardiac care, cancer treatment, neuroscience and orthopedic departments. Cabell Huntington Hospital is home to the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center. Huntington seniors pay lower-than-average fees for nursing home care, according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey. A semiprivate room in a Huntington nursing home averages $6,844 per month compared to the national average of $7,908 per month.
Nursing homes offer residents around-the-clock medical care and supervision. Residents have access to physical, occupational and speech therapies in addition to nurses on call 24/7 to respond to medical emergencies. While assisted living facilities and home health care are less expensive than nursing homes, they provide a less intensive level of care.
This guide covers the different types of care available to seniors in Huntington. It also lists several resources to help the needs of seniors and their families.
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2900 First Street, Huntington, WV, 25702
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister was at the St. Mary’s Hospital in their rehab section. The care was good. St. Mary’s is a good place. My sister seemed to be enjoying herself when I went down there on the day she was released. She was having lunch then, and she said the fo..."
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101 13Th Street, Huntington, WV, 25703
3.6
(7 reviews)
"Putting a loved one in a nursing home is never an easy decision. My mother had several falls before we realized she needed care everyday! Heritage was recommended to us and we couldn't be happier! Her room is spacious and very clean. Staff encourage..."
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1720 17TH STREET, Huntington, WV, 25701
2.5
(18 reviews)
"My sister seems to be well cared for and happy there Thanks to everyone that cares for her ..."
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1050 Clinton St, Ironton, OH, 45638
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My mother has been a patient of Harbor Healthcare of Ironton since March 2021. Over the course of her time there, my mother has received the upmost care from all of the employees. Every employee that interacts with my mother always strives to make he..."
READ MORE813 1/2 Marion Pike, Coal Grove, OH, 45638
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My experience at Crystal Care of Coal Grove has been fantastic. The staff are nice and involved. I was able to get great rehab services and go home. The food could be improved slightly but they did make things special order for me. I would recomm..."
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6999 Route 152, Wayne, WV, 25570
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend is at Wayne Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. They deemed last Friday that he cannot continue on with therapy anymore. He has reached his plateau, but the most important part is his blood pressure drops when they're doing therapy in the morn..."
READ MORE2500 State Route 5, Ashland, KY, 41105
2.4
(20 reviews)
"My mom was at Kingsbrook Lifecare Center for rehab, and it was excellent. She was in a shared room (they also offer private rooms), and it's nice. She said the food was fine. They have a lot more volunteers coming in quite often than the other facili..."
READ MORE7743 COUNTY ROAD 1, South Point, OH, 45680
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Staff - they are well, always willing to help family and residents, prompt, and multiple types of staff including: rehabilitation, nurses, aides, dietary, and administration. There does not seem to be a staffing shortage at this facility like many ot..."
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1820 Oakview Road, Ashland, KY, 41105
3.0
(8 reviews)
"This facility took care of my great grandmother in such a way that all of our family was put at ease by her being there. The staff are so friendly and willing to go above and beyond for all of their residents and their families. There are several dif..."
READ MORE2500 State Route 5, Ashland, KY, 41102
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Kingsbrook Lifecare Center. It's been great. They've been good to her, and it's a clean facility. There's plenty of staff to care for people. They're not waiting for half hours or hours for attendance. They keep good staff. S..."
READ MOREThe average monthly cost for a nursing home facility in Huntington is $6,844 for a semiprivate room and $8,669 for a private room. Rates may vary depending on what amenities the community offers and the location.
Nursing homes in Huntington are nearly $5,000 cheaper per month than the West Virginia state average when comparing the costs of semiprivate rooms. Huntington nursing homes are also more than $1,000 per month less expensive on average than the costs in a typical U.S. city.
Huntington has lower nursing home costs than every other major West Virginia city. Costs are most expensive in the state capital of Charleston at $12,258 per month, followed closely by Morgantown, the home of West Virginia University, at $12,167 per month. At $7,148 per month, nursing home costs in Wheeling are only slightly higher than in Huntington.
Huntington
$6,844
West Virginia
$11,619
The United States
$7,908
Charleston
$12,258
Morgantown
$12,167
Wheeling
$7,148
Huntington seniors who aren’t sure if a nursing home community is right for them might want to compare the costs with other types of care. In-home care and home health care are the cheapest options in Huntington, both averaging $3,670, but the level of care is far less intensive than a nursing facility offers. Assisted living is slightly higher at $4,875 per month, but it offers a place to live with caregivers on staff. Nursing homes are the most expensive but also the most comprehensive option in terms of care. Seniors who want a private room will pay even more, the average cost being $8,669 per month.
In-Home Care
$3,670
Home Health Care
$3,670
Assisted Living Facility
$4,875
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,844
Nursing home (private room)
$8,669
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Huntington seniors have a number of resources that might be of use to them whether they live in a nursing home, assisted living facility or their own residence. These services help seniors take care of their daily needs. They also advocate for better care in residential facilities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services | (304) 558-3317 | The West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services connects older residents with a variety of programs and services to help them age safely and comfortably. Huntington seniors can use the Bureau to locate transportation services, meal preparation assistance, exercise classes, help with in-home care and more. |
| West Virginia Northwestern Area Agency on Aging | (304) 242-1800 | The West Virginia Northwestern Area Agency on Aging funds organizations that serve senior residents of Northwestern West Virginia. It also identifies ways to serve the needs of older residents and help them age in place and maintain their independence, and it engages in advocacy for senior rights. |
| Meals on Wheels - Cabell County Community Services Organization | (304) 523-2351 | The Meals on Wheels program helps senior community members maintain a sense of independence by delivering fresh and nutritious meals that they can eat at home. Volunteers for the service also provide daily welfare checks for seniors and offer friendship and companionship. |
| LIGHTHOUSE Program | (304) 558-3317 | The LIGHTHOUSE Program is administered by the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services and is designed to provide support in the areas of personal care, mobility, nutrition and housekeeping to seniors who have financial needs but do not qualify for Medicaid. |
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John
4
Review of Heritage Center
Mom is at the Heritage Center. She looks a lot better there because she was all beat up when she went in there and now she's healing up pretty well. There are some spots that they were working on...
Provider response
Hello John, thank you; we appreciate your feedback!
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Andrea Austin
5
Review of Heritage Center
Putting a loved one in a nursing home is never an easy decision. My mother had several falls before we realized she needed care everyday! Heritage was recommended to us and we couldn't be happier!...
Provider response
Andrea Austin, we strive for a high level of customer satisfaction, and it is great to see you had such a positive experience at Heritage Center. Thank you for your kind review; we are happy to...
Nursing Homes
teresaw
1
Review of Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center
they were terrible, my dad didnt eat his lunch which it was chicken for lunch. I got there @ 7pm and the nurse put in his closet and said he can eat it later. Bad conditions and treated my dad...
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